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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,207.52, 379,801.72 and 207,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,207.52, 379,801.72 and 207,102 is: 285,812.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,207.52 : 379,801.72 = 207,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,207.52/379,801.72 = 207,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,207.52x = 379,801.72 × 207,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,207.52x = 78,657,695,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,657,695,815.44/275,207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,812.31

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